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Abstract Paintings & Tribal Masks Exhibition At New Hampshire Antique Co-Op
Now on view through May 31, 2020
Congregational Church Stays Connected
During the suspension of in-person activities in light of the Covid-19 situation, the Congregational Church of Amherst, UCC has a variety of ways for members and others to connect with church programs. This is especially important during April as Holy Week and Easter are on the horizon.
The most up-to-date information about church activities can be found on the church’s website (ccamherst.org) or by calling the church office at 673-3231. Sunday services are broadcast on FacebookLive and recorded for later on-line viewing. Services are followed by a Virtual Fellowship Hour. Links for these and other events can be found on the website.
The church’s Facebook page is another source of information, including updates and video messages from the pastors. Pastors Maureen Frescott and Kate Kennedy are available to provide pastoral care during this time, and the church welcomes community members to connect with this loving, serving, open and affirming community of faith.
Schools
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Souhegan 2020 Graduation is a Go!
June 19th at Souhegan on the back field
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Strict attendance and safety protocols will be followed.
Graduates have three options for participation, including staying in their car or viewing from home...
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8th Grade Families
SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 12 at 5PM 8th GRADE GRADUATION
We will be celebrating 8th Grade Graduation on Friday June 12th, beginning at 5pm. More details will be sent out soon. We are excited to celebrate your students!
NH Author Holds Reading Class with ZOOM for AMS Students
AMHERST – New Hampshire author J.W. Ocker visited Amherst Middle School reading classes via zoom. Ocker shared a spooky New Hampshire tale about Haunted Lake in Francestown, and he talked about his young adult book Death and Douglas.
This was a special treat to thank students for their hard work and to encourage reading.
“Read as much as you can. There are so many great books out there for you to read,” Ocker said.
J. W. Ocker is the Edgar Award– winning author of Poe-Land: The Hallowed Haunts of Edgar Allan Poe. He’s from Maryland but has lived in New Hampshire since 2008. This is his first book for children. He also writes for NH Magazine, and he has an entertaining blog and podcast Odd Things I’ve Seen.
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Students in the News
2020 Graduates Had a Different Kind of Graduation – Most Being Virtual
Victoria Dyer graduated from RPI Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY with a degree in Civil Engineering.
Becker College recognizes graduates
WORCESTER/LEICESTER, MA -Becker College is pleased to announce the graduation of more than 430 students at a virtual commencement celebration, including the following local residents:
Natalie Caraccio, of Amherst, has graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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Bob Jones University Students Named to President’s List
GREENVILLE, SC - The following students are among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Spring 2020 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.
Emily Hubbard, a Freshman Public Health/Global Health from Mont Vernon, was named to the President’s List.
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Bucknell Students Named to Dean’s List
LEWISBURG, PA - Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2019-20 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition. The following students have achieved dean’s list status:
Madeleine Hunt, class of 2021, from Amherst
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Andrew Hubbard Named to Dean’s List at Anderson University
ANDERSON, S.C. - Despite the incredible challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrew Hubbard of Mont Vernon was named to the Dean’s List at Anderson University for the spring semester, 2020. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester.
Anderson University congratulates Andrew Hubbard.
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Area Residents Named to Dean's List at University of New England
BIDDEFORD, ME – The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2020 spring semester at the University of New England. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester.
Amherst
William Bouvier
Madelyn Conway
Meghan Hanks
Mont Vernon
Evan Dodge
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Nazareth College Student Timothy Vinton of Mont Vernon Earns Dean’s List Honors
ROCHESTER, NY - Nazareth College is proud to announce that Timothy Vinton of Mont Vernon has been named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2020 semester.
A student’s grade point average must be at least 3.5 or above, and they must complete 12 credit hours of graded work that semester in order to be included on the dean’s list at Nazareth.
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Students Earn Degrees from the University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, VT - Some 3,183 students were awarded degrees during the University of Vermont’s 220th commencement ceremonies. The class’s academic achievement was saluted online with remarks from UVM President Suresh Garimella, Vermont Governor Phil Scott, and university and state leaders.
Alana Barretto of Amherst, NH
Elizabeth Darnall of Mont Vernon, NH
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Students Graduate from Clarkson University
POTSDAM, NY - Clarkson University awarded over 800 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to students this spring. (More than 400 students also received degrees earlier in the past year.)
Erich Jameson Rotthoff of Amherst received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Clarkson University in May.
Rhiannon Eve Allison of Mont Vernon received a bachelor of science degree with great distinction in biology, chemistry minor from Clarkson University in May.
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Students Named to the University of Vermont Dean’s List
BURLINGTON, VT - To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.
Jennifer Ladd, of Amherst
Karly Infanti, of Amherst
Jane Leighton, of Amherst
Emma Naprta, of Amherst
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Timothy Vinton Earns Degree from Nazareth College
ROCHESTER, NY - Timothy Vinton of Mont Vernon graduated from Nazareth College with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a minor in Business Management on May 9, 2020.
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Elizabeth Silvia-Chandley Participates in May 2020 University of Kentucky Commencement
LEXINGTON, KY - The University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences recognized more than 890 candidates during virtual commencement ceremonies in May 2020. Among those participating was: Elizabeth Silvia-Chandley of Amherst with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
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Connor Houghton Presents Research for University-Wide Virtual Symposium
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Connor Houghton of Amherst was one of more than 200 University of Utah undergraduates showcasing their research virtually at the 2020 Undergraduate Research Symposium on Monday, April 20, 2020.
Houghton, whose major is listed as Physics HBS and Mathematics BS, represented the Physics & Astronomy department.
Houghton gave a presentation titled “Universality Parameterization Extension In Electron-Positron Angular Spectra In Extensive Air Showers.”